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Picea aurantiaca

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Picea aurantiaca
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P. aurantiaca
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Picea aurantiaca
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Picea aurantiaca is a species of conifer in the pine family, Pinaceae. It is endemic to China, where it is only known from western Sichuan. Its common name is orange spruce.[1]

This tree grows on steep mountain slopes on the edges of forests. It grows in a cold subalpine climate up to about 3800 to 4000 meters in maximum elevation. It can be found alongside Picea likiangensis var. rubescens, Abies squamata, Larix potaninii, and birches.[1]

This species is closely related to Picea asperata and it is sometimes treated as a variety.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Zhang, D, Li, N., Katsuki, T. & Rushforth, K. 2013. Picea aurantiaca. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2015.2. Downloaded on 02 September 2015.